III. Policy Domains Block
This five-day block covers globally relevant and rapidly changing policy domains. Special attention is given to the linkages and overlaps between specific policy areas. Students gain the big-picture knowledge necessary to make informed managerial decisions within complex processes and initiatives.
The third learning block is composed of five modules:
This module examines current developments, challenges, and emerging opportunities in energy and new technologies, emphasizing how governance intersects with these policy domains.
This module deals with the implications of rapid urbanisation and new models for designing urban life. Rather than examining the technological underpinnings of these changes in depth, students are challenged to adapt new conceptual models to appropriately plan and implement initiatives in this rapidly changing sphere of public life.
Traditional and new models for delivering educational offerings forms the core of this module. After examining general trends, ETH Zurich will serve as a case study for the changing nature of higher education governance. The module is then complemented with an overview of Switzerland dual education system.
This module provides an overview of the key drivers and challenges of sustainable world food systems. Students are asked to critically reflect on their understanding of how food systems function and to examine practical case studies that address food security and sustainability. Additionally, they will explore the core functions of public health governance and analyse how governance frameworks can be leveraged to improve global health outcomes.
This module examines the complex links between climate change and migration, focusing on the drivers of climate-induced mobility.